A very special evening awaits at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor: On Tuesday (September 23rd), the evening of honour honoured volunteers and long-standing members. Additionally, the SV 98 City Fan Shop opens on Wednesday (September 24th, starting at 5pm), and there's a Lilies birthday to celebrate this week! Read about this and much more in our "Lilien Across the Board" section.
The focus of the evening of honour was the appreciation and recognition of the members and volunteers of SV Darmstadt 98. Numerous members who have been loyal to the club for 25, 40, 50, 60, 70 or even 75 years were ceremoniously honoured. They received awards as a token of thanks for their decades of loyalty, which goes far beyond sporting enthusiasm and is an important cornerstone for the club’s continued existence. A shared dinner offered the opportunity to exchange memories, reminisce about stories from earlier decades and also talk about current developments in the club. After the official awards, those present came together in a convivial atmosphere. Thus, the evening of honour was not only a celebration of recognition, but also an expression of the vibrant community that defines SV Darmstadt 98.
Five years after opening the fan shop at Friedensplatz, the SVD is moving location! From now on, you’ll find the Lilies‘ new fan shop in the heart of Darmstadt’s city center – at Wilhelminenstraße 25. The opening celebrations start this Wednesday at 5pm, and you are cordially invited. You can expect a 10 percent opening discount and the launch of the brand-new Fast Life Collection. So don’t miss out: Be there!
The SVD looks forward to seeing you!
The SV Darmstadt 98 U21 team will host KSV Baunatal next Saturday (September 27th). Kick-off is at 3pm. The oldest youth team of the Lilies will be looking to continue their winning streak in this home game. Any Lilies who don’t have any plans for Saturday are cordially invited to support the young Lilies at the sports field in Alsbach!
Not only on the pitch for SV Darmstadt 98, but also in the spotlight off it this week: Next Thursday (September 25th), Matej Maglica will celebrate his 27th birthday. We wish the Croatian-born player all the best, good luck, and good health on his special day. Dear Matej, enjoy your day on Thursday and prepare well for the home game against Dresden with your teammates!
Darmstadt 98 lost to Hannover 96 while playing with ten men and must continue to wait for their first win of this second division season. Read our analysis to find out what positives remain and why Darmstadt 98 had factored in setbacks on their chosen path.
Around the time of the home game against Hannover 96 on Sunday (August 30th), the Jonathan Heimes Square was officially inaugurated. Before kickoff, club president Markus Pfitzner and Martin Heimes, father of Jonathan Heimes, who died of cancer about ten years ago, gave speeches highlighting "Johnny's" importance and his commitment to people with cancer.
The Lilien Team Marathon is not just about athletic performance and the shared experience around the Böllenfalltor stadium – but also about making a difference together.
The SV Darmstadt 98 U21 team drew 2-2 (0-1) against SV Unter-Flockenbach. After a heated home game, the young Lilies had to settle for a frustrating, but ultimately deserved, draw. In this extremely balanced league, Patrick Kurt's team continues to grow week by week, gaining valuable experience.
An emotional match with many controversial moments unfolded on Sunday afternoon at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. Ultimately, Darmstadt suffered their first home defeat of the young season. We've compiled the post-match reactions for you.
Tried everything, but to no avail: SV 98 came up short in their home game against Hannover 96. The final score was 1-0 (0-0) to the visitors, whilst the Lilies had to play with ten men after Vukotic was sent off in the 20th minute.
Home game against Hannover! On matchday 3, Darmstadt 98 will host the ambitious Lower Saxons at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. Florian Kohfeldt has made three changes to his starting lineup compared to the victory in Jena. Hiroki Akiyama replaces the suspended Kai Klefisch, while Nicolas Verkooijen (making his first start) and Yosuke Furukawa start in place of Carlo Sickinger and Manolo Merx.
Weekend, Lilies fever! On Sunday (August 30th/1:30pm), the Lilies have their third matchday on the schedule. Hannover 96, the club from the Lower Saxon capital, will be visiting the Bölle. What do the two head coaches have to say before kickoff? Who will be refereeing the match? And where can you watch the game? As usual, we've compiled all the important information about the match against Hannover in our "Matchday Guide"
One day before their home game against Hannover 96, Darmstadt 98 have announced another new signing. William Mikelbrencis will now wear the SV 98 jersey. The 22-year-old Frenchman was under contract with Hamburger SV until June 30th.
In the press conference before the second home game of the still young season, our head coach spoke about, among other things, our team's attacking play and the past week. As usual, you can find the most important statements before the match against Hannover 96 (August 30th/1:30pm) here for you.
A second-division team on the Berlin Mount Olympus: Hannover 96 achieved something unique in 1992. On May 23, the Lower Saxony club defeated Borussia Mönchengladbach in the DFB Cup final, securing another major title in the club's history 38 years after their German championship win in 1954. Hannover became the first and, to this day, only "true" second-division team to win the DFB Cup, causing one of the biggest upsets in the competition's history.
